Classical Erhu Pieces (1) Demonstration and Accompaniment

Author: Zhao Hanyang
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The erhu, after more than a century of development, has become one of the most important instruments in Chinese traditional music. In particular, over the past decade, the playing techniques and expressive capabilities of the erhu have greatly improved, and the number of people learning it has also increased significantly. Many classic pieces have already deeply resonated with erhu enthusiasts through activities such as exams, competitions, and performances. People love it, play it, and appreciate it, deeply moved by its beautiful and moving melodies. The collection of this "Demonstration and Accompaniment of Classic Erhu Pieces" has finally been presented to the readers, and the subsequent second, third, and fourth collections will also be released soon—this is truly something to celebrate.
Using an accompaniment track for the erhu is different from karaoke with songs, because instrumental music often has more complex rhythms, frequent changes in tempo, and many sections with irregular beats. These factors make the production of the accompaniment music more challenging. Therefore, before using the accompaniment CD, readers should practice extensively with the demonstration CD to familiarize themselves with elements such as tempo, breath control, and transitions. Only in this way can you fully showcase your playing skills under the support of pure accompaniment music.